DE202011001785U1 - decubitus edition - Google Patents

Abstract

Support for the prevention of pressure ulcer bedridden, especially for hospital beds, nursing beds and care products, characterized in that a point support (23) as a flexible brush tip (4) or as a stiff nail element (16) prevents bedsores, the skin (20) well with ventilation (21) supplies and produces an improved circulation effect.

Description

The invention relates to a support for the prevention of pressure ulcer bedridden, especially in hospitals and care institutions.

The requirements of conditions of this kind are to create for the bedridden conditions that prevent bedsores or contribute, for example, even in the case of already existing decubitus or burns on the body to heal. For this purpose, a high moisture absorption and good ventilation must be ensured.

The DE 10 2004 021 972 A1 is characterized by the fact that the patient bed has a plurality of matrix-like, height-adjustable elements which are individually adjusted in height. The patient lies on a mat.

• – eine obenliegende Polstereinheit umfasst zumindest ein Abstandsgewirke mit einer oberen Gewirkelage, einer unteren Gewirkelage und diese verbindenden Polfäden, wobei die obere Lage aus multifilen Fäden besteht uns sämtliche Polfäden durch monofile Fäden gebildet werden,
• – eine untenliegende Saugeinheit besteht aus einer Vliesmatte mit hohem Anteil Viskosefasern, die außen mit einer wasserundurchlässigen Bahn beschichtet ist,
• – die Polstereinheit und die Saugeinheit sind zerstörungsfrei trennbar und wieder verbindbar miteinander verbunden.

The DE 196 15 187 C2 shows a bed mattress for the prevention of pressure ulcer bedridden, especially for hospital beds, which is characterized by the following structure:

• An overlying padding unit comprises at least one spacer knitted fabric with an upper knitted fabric layer, a lower knitted fabric layer and these connecting pile threads, the upper layer consisting of multifilament yarns and all pile yarns being formed by monofilament yarns,
• - an underlying suction unit consists of a non-woven mat with a high proportion of viscose fibers, which is coated on the outside with a water-impermeable web,
• - The upholstery unit and the suction unit are non-destructively separable and connected again connectable.

In the DE 100 55 902 A1 a mat is described. This consists of an upper layer, which is made of predominantly hydrophobic, synthetic fiber material. Furthermore, the medical aid consists of a lower textile layer of predominantly hydrophilic, cellulosic thread material with material-intensive binding. Between the upper layer, an intermediate layer of pile threads forming the spacer structure is arranged.

The improvements are intended to be achieved by the full and even support of the lying patient, the secure ventilation of the support surfaces, the rapid and safe removal of body fluids from the contact surface between the body and the medical device to the body-side surface and at the same time by the protection of the mattress system Pollution by body fluids can be achieved.

The invention relates to a three-dimensional composite in the form of a spacer structure, which is suitable for medical auxiliary purposes.

Furthermore, pressure ulcer pads with pneumatic and hydraulic pressure elements are known which continuously change the pressure load and thereby promote the circulation of the tissue.

These pads are very expensive and expensive and therefore more suitable as a whole body pad.

All known and described solutions have problems with moisture absorption, with continuous tissue perfusion with optimal skin ventilation.

On this basis, the present invention seeks to provide a support that ensures dry and well-ventilated sleeping conditions and optimal tissue circulation for the bedridden at high moisture absorption capacity and is washable in a way that guarantees hygienic conditions with multiple reuse.

The solution consists in a condition which is characterized by the following structure:
A brush or nail board structure resting against the skin is firmly bonded to a moisture-impermeable layer.

In the lowlands of the brush elements or nail elements, moisture can run in a controlled manner without the skin coming into contact with it.

Through the brush or nail board structure, the pad applies only needle point shaped on the skin, whereby a good circulation and ventilation is possible.

During movements, an additional massage effect occurs, which also contributes to wound healing.

Only below the brush structure is a moisture-absorbing non-woven mat, which can be adapted to the preferred application with respect to their material and their design.

As far as usual conditions prevail, in which only body sweat is to be collected, the mat can be made thinner for cost and weight reasons and with regard to the easier washability.

If there is additional pressure ulcer in the case of an existing decubitus ulcer or in the case of burn injuries, incontinence occurs in the elderly added, the nonwoven mat can be made correspondingly stronger.

By laminating the non-woven mat on the lower outside of a passage of the trapped liquid is prevented in the mattress. Of course, a regular change of the mat has to be done.

The separability and reconnectability of the upper unit of brush elements and the lower unit of nonwoven mat and sealing layer according to the present invention has the advantage over the above justification that a unitary type of first unit can be combined with different nonwoven mats as needed. Here, the manufacturer-side selection is primarily intended, which allows the manufacturer to use only a single product for the spacer fabric unit.

A second and also for the user essential advantage of the separability is the separate washability and the improved possibility of drying the two mat parts. Due to the separability of the hygienically critical nonwoven mat can be washed with higher temperatures, while for the brush fibers lighter washing programs are sufficient.

A third essential aspect of the invention is the detachable connection of the brush elements anchored in the brush holder, with a labyrinth for the discharge of fluids, for ventilation, or cooling and flushing through introduced in the brush holder perforations.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated below with reference to the drawings.

Show it:

1 : a support according to the invention with brush elements

2 : a support according to the invention with a nonwoven layer

3 : a support according to the invention with a labyrinth

4 : a support according to the invention with nail elements.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

brush plate

2

brush lowland

3

humidity

4

brush tip

5

brush train

6

brush holder

7

fleece

8th

Connection (detachable)

9

perforation

10

labyrinth

11

burl

12

outflow

13

tip shape

14

ventilation

15

lamination

16

brand elements

17

Nail base

18

fiber height

19

distance

20

skin

21

ventilation

22

air

23

point support

24

protective layer

In the 1 is the pressure ulcer according to the invention with a brush plate ( 1 ), which forms a cohesive or positive connection of brush strands ( 5 ) in the brush holder ( 6 ). By the arrangement of the brush strands ( 5 ) in the fiber height ( 18 ) creates a brushdown ( 2 ), in which the moisture ( 3 ) is deposited, so that no skin or tissue contact can occur.

The brush tips ( 4 ) can be used as a tip ( 13 ) or ball be formed to achieve various massage and circulation effects in necessary cases.

The distance ( 19 ) of brush strand ( 5 ) to brush strand ( 5 ) yields only one point edition ( 23 ), providing sufficient ventilation ( 21 ) for the skin ( 20 ) guaranteed.

The flexibility of the brush material or of the brush strand ( 5 ) causes a massage effect as well as a good blood circulation of the tissue. As a result, pressure ulcers are avoided by prolonged lying.

The 2 shows how the moisture ( 3 ) in the brush area ( 2 ) by perforation ( 9 ) in the brush plate ( 1 ) in a nonwoven material ( 7 ) which seeps down by means of a lamination ( 15 ) is secured against moisture migration.

The detachable connection ( 8th ) between fleece ( 7 ) and brush plate ( 1 ) allows the cleaning of the materials and their subsequent reuse.

To avoid another negative influence of moisture ( 3 ) onto the skin ( 20 ) is avoided in the 3 a labyrinth ( 10 ), which with the brush plate ( 1 ) is releasably connected, used.

This labyrinth ( 10 ) is with pimples ( 11 ) formed a labyrinth ( 10 ) and the moisture ( 3 ) through a drain ( 12 ) or let drain. The humidity ( 3 ) passes through the perforation ( 9 ) in the labyrinth ( 10 ).

By integrating a ventilation ( 14 ) the labyrinth ( 10 ) optionally with air ( 22 ) or with liquid the skin ( 20 ) or wetting the wound tissue and lead to better healing.

In the 4 was the formation of a pad as a nail pad ( 17 ) with nail elements ( 16 ) of a harder material for the prevention of pressure ulcers.

Again, the inventive element is the point pad, the good ventilation and the removal of moisture from the tissue with simultaneous massage effect for better tissue perfusion.

The respective nail tip can be protected by means of a very thin, flexible, porous protective layer ( 24 ) the skin ( 20 ) or protect the wound without removing the point contact effect.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102004021972 A1 [0003]
• DE 19615187 C2 [0004]
• DE 10055902 A1 [0005]

Claims (17)

Pad for the prevention of pressure ulcer bedridden, especially for hospital beds, nursing beds and care products, characterized in that a point support ( 23 ) as a flexible brush tip ( 4 ) or as a stiff nail element ( 16 ) prevents decubitus, the skin ( 20 ) good with ventilation ( 21 ) and produces an improved circulation effect. Support for the prevention of pressure ulcer according to claim 1, characterized in that by the brush bottom ( 2 ) Humidity ( 3 ) from the skin ( 20 ) is derived. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that a point support ( 23 ) by the distance ( 19 ) a ventilation ( 21 ) of the skin ( 20 ) causes. Anti-decubitus pad according to claim 1, characterized in that by a perforation ( 9 ) in the brush plate ( 1 ) Humidity ( 3 ) in a fleece ( 7 ) with lamination ( 15 ). Support for pressure ulcer prevention according to claim 1, characterized in that brush plate ( 1 ) and fleece ( 7 ) by means of connection ( 8th ) are releasably connected. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that by the application of a labyrinth ( 10 ) with pimples ( 11 ) Humidity ( 3 ) and by aeration ( 14 ) the skin ( 20 ) by perforation ( 9 ) can be treated. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the brush strands ( 5 ) consist of flexible plastic. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the compound ( 8th ) is formed by a circumferential, fully separable zipper or Velcro. Anti-decubitus pad according to claim 1, characterized in that the fleece ( 7 ) consists of viscose and polypropylene fibers in the ratio 80:20 wt.% Is. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the fiber height ( 18 ) can form different contours. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the brush strands ( 5 ) consist of natural material. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the point support ( 23 ) as a brush strand ( 5 ) is also deposited in garments. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the point support ( 23 ) as a brush strand ( 5 ) is placed in a stocking to relieve the heel. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the point support ( 23 ) as a brush strand ( 5 ) is placed in a bandage to relieve the elbow. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that by the application of a labyrinth ( 10 ) and a ventilation ( 14 ) Cooling through the perforation ( 9 ) onto the skin ( 20 ) can act. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the point support ( 23 ) is designed as a tip, hemisphere or umbrella. Anti-decubitus support according to claim 1, characterized in that the brush tip or nail tip is protected by means of a flexible, porous, thin protective layer ( 24 ) the skin ( 20 ) or wound protects.

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